Christmas Crack Candy with M&Ms

5 from 1 vote

Christmas Crack Candy is a delicious salty and sweet treat that can be made year round. Make with or without your favorite candies and sprinkles on top.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 182kcal

Author: Candi Elm

Ingredients

2 sticks salted butter
1 cup light brown sugar Firmly packed
1 sleeve saltines about 40
2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
Sprinkles and M & M's

Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 325°.
Line 9x13 jelly roll pan with aluminum foil. Spray foil with cooking spray and then line pan with saltine crackers, not overlapping.
Place butter and sugar in a medium sized saucepan over low medium/low heat. Stir until butter is melted. Once butter is melted, bring to a boil for exactly 3 minutes. Stir constantly.
When it has been bubbling for 3 minutes, pour evenly over crackers. Spread mixture with a knife. Try to move fast during this part so the toffee doesn't harden.
Place pan in oven and bake for 7-8 minutes. The mixture will spread evenly over the crackers as it bakes.
Remove pan from oven and then sprinkle the chocolate chips on top of the toffee while it's still hot. Let the chocolate chips melt for a few minutes and then spread all over the toffee with a spatula. Sprinkle M&M's and sprinkles on top and then place in the fridge for 30 minutes. Once the chocolate has hardened break pieces off the foil and store for up to two weeks in a container or Eat ASAP.

Notes

You don’t want your saltine crackers to overlap but when you do lay them out try and ensure they are touching. This will stop the caramel layer from seeping through, which will make it hard to remove from the pan when it is set.

Make sure you give the candy time to set in the refrigerator before serving. This helps to harden the candy and enables it to be broken off into pieces.

Keep stirring your butter and sugar mixture as this helps to make the caramel smooth and stops it from burning.
Use your favorite small candies on top of the toffee. Crushed nuts are also a good option!

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